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Doc spent Christmas Eve upstairs in his room trying to figure out what he'd get for people for Christmas. He didn't have a ton of money but he had a tab and he had no problems working it off in the stables or getting money when he got back home. (He was an outlaw, and he had ways of getting money that were just a way of life in 1890, but that is neither here nor now in the bar.)
So early Christmas morning, after a cup of coffee, Doc and Bar have a conversation before he retreats back upstairs with a box, a roll of colorful printed paper, and the root of all evil itself -- scotch tape.
After that lesson in gift wrapping (with a hint of reflection too) he wanders back downstairs with the few wrapped packages tucked under his arm and sets them on the bar. Thankfully she doesn't comment on the amount of tape he used.
There are gifts for Will Scarlett, Jack Bauer, Yrael, The Crocodiles, Jack Sparrow, Bill Pardy, Marc St. James, and Billy the Kid:
Will
There is a book of Shakespeare's poetry and a note promising to help teach Will writing and/or reading whenever he wants.
Jack Bauer
There is another book, which is a collection of Edgar Allen Poe's best work, published in 1850. It's a little worn (to Doc, the book is only 40 years old so it's in good shape, but to Jack, the book is over 150 years old so it's practically immaculate by his time's standards) and a note explaining that he couldn't resist the irony and he hopes he likes it, and thanking him for all his help.
Yrael
For the cat, there is a folded wool blanket, blues and greens, as well as a note that explains whenever he'd like a dish of cream that Bar will put it on Doc's tab.
The Crocodiles
There is a note explaining that each crocodile can ask Bar for a big, juicy zebra steak and it will be put on Doc's tab.
Jack Sparrow
This package is wrapped in plain brown paper, a bottle of rum with a coconut flavor and a note promising that Jack will like it, as Doc tried out a bottle a few nights ago and liked it himself.
Bill Pardy
There is a small box and it has an authentic 'Old West' sheriff's badge inside and a note that says 'now you have one that you don't have to steal'.
Marc St. James
The package is shaped much like a modern day giftbox which would contain clothing and it does, a duster (tan with brown corduroy on the sleeves and collar) and a note that wishes Marc a Merry Christmas.
Billy the Kid
This is a thin, wrapped envelope in which there is a map of 1890's New Mexico, with a red arrow pointing at the border. This might be a hint. (Doc will claim he's just pointing out the obvious, if asked.)
Also, any children who wander around the Bar will find a small bundle of old fashioned candy sticks, for them, in the flavors of blueberry, root beer, lemon or cherry with a note that reads 'Merry Christmas!' attached and tied with a ribbon. (Bar will also vouch that they're not laced with anything.)
So early Christmas morning, after a cup of coffee, Doc and Bar have a conversation before he retreats back upstairs with a box, a roll of colorful printed paper, and the root of all evil itself -- scotch tape.
After that lesson in gift wrapping (with a hint of reflection too) he wanders back downstairs with the few wrapped packages tucked under his arm and sets them on the bar. Thankfully she doesn't comment on the amount of tape he used.
There are gifts for Will Scarlett, Jack Bauer, Yrael, The Crocodiles, Jack Sparrow, Bill Pardy, Marc St. James, and Billy the Kid:
Will
There is a book of Shakespeare's poetry and a note promising to help teach Will writing and/or reading whenever he wants.
Jack Bauer
There is another book, which is a collection of Edgar Allen Poe's best work, published in 1850. It's a little worn (to Doc, the book is only 40 years old so it's in good shape, but to Jack, the book is over 150 years old so it's practically immaculate by his time's standards) and a note explaining that he couldn't resist the irony and he hopes he likes it, and thanking him for all his help.
Yrael
For the cat, there is a folded wool blanket, blues and greens, as well as a note that explains whenever he'd like a dish of cream that Bar will put it on Doc's tab.
The Crocodiles
There is a note explaining that each crocodile can ask Bar for a big, juicy zebra steak and it will be put on Doc's tab.
Jack Sparrow
This package is wrapped in plain brown paper, a bottle of rum with a coconut flavor and a note promising that Jack will like it, as Doc tried out a bottle a few nights ago and liked it himself.
Bill Pardy
There is a small box and it has an authentic 'Old West' sheriff's badge inside and a note that says 'now you have one that you don't have to steal'.
Marc St. James
The package is shaped much like a modern day giftbox which would contain clothing and it does, a duster (tan with brown corduroy on the sleeves and collar) and a note that wishes Marc a Merry Christmas.
Billy the Kid
This is a thin, wrapped envelope in which there is a map of 1890's New Mexico, with a red arrow pointing at the border. This might be a hint. (Doc will claim he's just pointing out the obvious, if asked.)
Also, any children who wander around the Bar will find a small bundle of old fashioned candy sticks, for them, in the flavors of blueberry, root beer, lemon or cherry with a note that reads 'Merry Christmas!' attached and tied with a ribbon. (Bar will also vouch that they're not laced with anything.)
